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Lara Cannon · 10-14-2003, 06:16 PM

Thank you Julie for your comments.

I used a portrait grade linen that I ordered double oil primed from New York Central Art Supply (1-800-950-6111). They stretched the canvas for me as well. The surface was great to work on. I don't have the name handy, but I think I asked for their finest grade and that is what I got.

The lips really are too red. They are not quite sooo red in the painting but now that you mention it, I see they real did need more toning down. I guess I got so caught up in the expression I wasn't paying attention to the color.

The haircut is actually softer than the real thing. I did my best to soften a very severe bowl-cut, but perhaps a little more artistic license would have improved it! Ah well, next time.

Thanks again,
Lara

10-14-2003, 06:16 PM	#4
Lara Cannon Juried Member Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Presque Isle, Maine Posts: 48	Reply Thank you Julie for your comments. I used a portrait grade linen that I ordered double oil primed from New York Central Art Supply (1-800-950-6111). They stretched the canvas for me as well. The surface was great to work on. I don't have the name handy, but I think I asked for their finest grade and that is what I got. The lips really are too red. They are not quite sooo red in the painting but now that you mention it, I see they real did need more toning down. I guess I got so caught up in the expression I wasn't paying attention to the color. The haircut is actually softer than the real thing. I did my best to soften a very severe bowl-cut, but perhaps a little more artistic license would have improved it! Ah well, next time. Thanks again, Lara